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Jobs Down 33%, Stocks Up 75% — Expert Blames Fed Policy, Not AI As 'Scariest Chart In The World' Sparks Internet Debate

A viral chart showing the SP 500 soaring while job openings plunge has fueled fears that artificial intelligence is splitting the American economy in two. Since ChatGPT's debut in November 2022, the SP 500 has surged more than 70%, while job openings have fallen about 30%. Journalist Derek Thompson, writing…

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CEO Andy Jassy says Amazon’s 14,000 layoffs weren’t about cutting costs or AI taking jobs: ‘It’s culture’

Jassy said the cuts weren’t AI-driven, “not right now at least.”

Fortune

Stocks Finish Higher on Earnings Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.48%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.27%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Magnificent 7's Reign Rolls On, Powell Puts Chill On Rate-Cut Hopes: This Week In Markets

Wall Street's love affair with mega-cap tech shows no signs of cooling. The SP 500 just wrapped up its sixth straight month of gains, climbing more than 40% since the post-tariff lows in April. But once again, it's the so-called Magnificent Seven doing the heavy lifting.

Benzinga

Dollar Gains and Gold Falls on Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.27% and posted a fresh 2.75-month high. Hawkish comments on Friday from Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid, Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack were supportive of the dollar when they cited reasons for opposing Fed...

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Nasdaq 100 Rebounds, Amazon Jumps 10% On Strong Earnings: What's Moving Markets Friday?

Tech stocks edged higher Friday, rebounding from Thursday's 1.5% drop in the Nasdaq 100 as upbeat earnings from mega-cap giants kept the rally momentum alive.

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The rate cut skeptics' case

Federal Reserve hawks argue that cutting rates further right now would be a mistake.

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Powell suggested tech giants fueling the AI boom and GDP hardly care about Fed rate tweaks. They just proved him right

Powell said companies are “making money in building [data centers]—it’s not about 25 basis points here or there.”

Fortune

Stocks Supported by Solid Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.14%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.59%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Firms on Hawkish Fed Speak

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22% and posted a fresh 2.75-month high. Hawkish comments today from Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan were supportive of the dollar when they cited reasons for opposing Fed rate cuts. The dollar also rose...

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Stocks Rally on Strong Amazon Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.46%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.94%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.43%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Yesterday’s bloodbath in stocks was ‘the end of the cutting season,’ BofA says: Now we’re on alert for the ‘fail risks’ of 2025

No major central banks are expected to cut rates again this year, BofA predicts.

Fortune

Why Now is the 'Just Right' Time to Do Those Home Upgrades

Interest rates are dropping and tax credits are expiring, creating a short opportunity to save on home upgrades.

Kiplinger

Nasdaq Futures Soar as Amazon and Apple Results Boost Sentiment

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are trending up +1.15% this morning as strong quarterly results and guidance from Amazon and Apple boosted sentiment.

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Since ChatGPT launched, job openings are down 30% while the stock market is up 70%. One economist says the true culprit isn’t AI, but monetary policy

The relationship between job openings and stock market performance has been called “the scariest chart in the world.”

International Business Times UK

US and Canada Slash Interest Rates as Economic Pressures Mount — But Will It Be Enough to Avert a Slowdown?

The US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada have both cut their benchmark interest rates by 0.25% to stimulate economic activity amid ongoing challenges.

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Stocks Settle Lower as Megacap Technology Stocks Slide

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.99%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.47%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -0.95%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Pushes Higher on Reduced Fed Rate Cut Speculation

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 2.75-month high on Thursday and finished up by +0.29%. Higher T-note yields on Thursday were positive for the dollar as the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 2.5-week high. The dollar also has carryover support from Wednesday on hawkish comments from Fed...

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Meta Tumbles 10%, Google Marks Historic Rally: What's Moving Markets Thursday?

Wall Street saw a cautious tone on Thursday as major tech-heavy indexes edged lower, weighed down by mixed earnings from the mega-caps and the lingering impact of hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell the day before.

Fortune

Jerome Powell says the AI hiring apocalypse is real: 'Job creation is pretty close to zero.’

Powell said the Fed is walking a tightrope as AI-fueled investment props up growth but erodes hiring.

Axios

Powell comments about future rate cuts reflect growing division within the Fed

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell this week acknowledged "strongly differing views" on the committee about a December rate cut.

Benzinga

Bitcoin Sells Trump-Xi Deal, Fed Rate Cut: Is A Breakdown To $93,000 Next?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading below $108,000 after the Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point rate cut failed to lift markets, with charts pointing to deeper losses.

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Stock Indexes Slip on Weakness in Megacap Technology Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.42%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.60%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.95%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.38%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Powell Taps The Brakes In The Fog, But Traders Keep Hitting The Gas

Fed Chair Jerome Powell firmly pushed back against market expectations for a December rate cut on Wednesday, cautioning that it's more prudent to slow down when visibility is low—yet his remarks only modestly dented investor optimism, with traders still essentially betting on another move by the end of the year.

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Dollar Climbs with Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 3-week high today and is up by +0.19%. Higher T-note yields today are positive for the dollar as the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 2.5-week high. The dollar also has carryover support from Wednesday on hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell,...

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